This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born December 3, 1917, in Clifton, NJDied May 15, 2011, in Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganReceived a recess appointment from Dwight D. Eisenhower on October 13, 1960, to a seat vacated by Clifford Patrick O`Sullivan; nominated to the same position by Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 10, 1961. Service terminated on September 27, 1961, after nomination was not confirmed by the Senate.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganNominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on November 25, 1970, and received commission on December 1, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1979-1986. Assumed senior status on March 1, 1986. Service terminated on May 15, 2011, due to death.

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, June 10, 1960; no Senate vote Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, January 10, 1961; no Senate vote